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Bright Years North Branford

274 BRANFORD RD, North Branford CT 06471 · License #DCCC.70072 · Center · Child Care Center

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Capacity 127 childrenAges 6 mo – 52 yrLast inspected Dec 10, 2025

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Phone: (203) 483-9000
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Address: 274 BRANFORD RD, North Branford CT 06471 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Schedule type not published.

Ages served

Ages not published.

Does not accept Care 4 Kids
Licensed for 127 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

Published by Connecticut OEC

Inspections, past 3 yrs

Monitoring & assessments

How This Facility Compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr

This facility

2.0

North Branford average

2.5

Connecticut average

3.2

Inspection History & Violations

Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood

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Dec 10, 2025Unannounced inspection - full3 violationsCitedDetailsHide

All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

[19a-79-7a(g)(1)] · Corrected Dec 24, 2025

Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

[19a-79-7a(e)(5)] · Corrected Dec 24, 2025

All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle or equivalent of lighting per square foot. Child care centers and group child care homes shall have at least fifty foot candles or equivalent of light per square foot in rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work. There shall be at least thirty foot candles of light or equivalent in other work or play areas. Programs that serve exclusively school age children may utilize program space with less lighting provided the lighting is bright enough to accommodate the activities with comfort. During napping and resting, lighting shall be maintained at a level that will enable children to be visible. All areas accessible to children shall have light fixtures that are shielded or shatter proof.

[19a-79-7a(e)(7-9)] · Corrected Dec 24, 2025

Substantiated Complaints

Complaint

Sep 15, 2025

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 09/26/2025

Complaint

Mar 15, 2024

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/27/2024

Complaint

Mar 15, 2024

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/27/2024

Complaint

Jan 12, 2024

Follow-Up Visit for 12/12/2023

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/26/2024

Complaint

Dec 12, 2023

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 03/26/2024

Complaint

Nov 17, 2023

Follow-Up Visit for 11/03/2023

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 12/19/2023

Complaint

Nov 3, 2023

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 12/19/2023

Complaint

Aug 8, 2023

Follow-Up Visit for 07/21/2023

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 10/10/2023

Complaint

Jul 21, 2023

Inspection & Findings

Disposition: Corrective Action Plan 10/10/2023

Questions to Ask on Your Tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

1How do you log medication administration, and who verifies it?
2When was your last playground and facility safety check, and what did it find?
3How do you maintain caregiver-to-child ratios during shift changes, lunch breaks, and pickup?

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Sep 15, 2025Investigation - self-reported1 violationCitedDetailsHide

There shall be access to a minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet per child of outdoor space for the number of children using the space at any one time. The outdoor area shall be fenced or protected for safety. Outdoor play equipment shall have a shock absorbing surface, under and around, that shall effectively cushion the fall of a child, except where the child is sitting or standing at ground level. The shock absorbing surface shall be maintained at a depth of at least eight inches, be free of water and not allowed to become compacted. Acceptable shock absorbing surfaces may include mulch, sand, and wood chips. Synthetic material that is less than eight inches in depth, including but not limited to, rubber mats or tiles may be acceptable surfaces provided the operator maintains documentation on the licensed premises that the synthetic material is manufactured for this purpose, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and sufficient to cushion the fall of a child. Concrete, asphalt, grass and dirt shall not be considered a shock absorbing surface. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards. Nuts, bolts and screws shall be tight; and those that protrude shall be covered or protected. Outside equipment shall be anchored for stability when recommended by the manufacturer. Anchors shall be buried below ground level. The operator shall provide documentation to the Office, upon request, by a certified playground safety inspector that newly constructed playgrounds and all newly installed playground equipment that are set in position and anchored in such a way to last indefinitely are designed and installed in accordance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards. Drinking water shall be available and accessible to children. Outdoor equipment shall be arranged in such a way as to avoid accidents. All play equipment, fences, and structures shall not pose a hazard.

[19a-79-7a(h)(1-9)] · Corrected Sep 26, 2025

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Dec 18, 2024Unannounced inspection - full3 violationsCitedDetailsHide

For programs serving children younger than school age, the building, equipment and furnishings shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

[19a-79-7a(c)(2)] · Corrected Feb 7, 2025

Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least three years after the child is no longer attending the program.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3)(A-B)] · Corrected Feb 7, 2025

The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair. Diapering areas shall be washed and disinfected after each use. Disposable paper sheets shall be used and discarded immediately after each diapering. A covered washable lined waste receptacle shall be available and located in a convenient place for soiled waste material. These materials shall be removed to an exterior waste storage area at least daily. Disposable diapers shall be discarded in a covered receptacle immediately after diapering. The hands of the program staff and the children shall be washed after each diaper change. Diapering and hand washing policies and procedures shall be posted in each diapering area and followed. When cloth diapers or training pants are used, a written plan for their use and care shall be developed and implemented. This plan shall include, but not be limited to, these procedures: placing soiled clothing and diapers in a sealed air tight container; removing soiled clothing and diapers from the child care center or group child care home daily; and cleaning and sanitizing the container daily.

[19a-79-10(e)(1-10)] · Corrected Feb 7, 2025

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Nov 17, 2023Unannounced inspection - full11 violationsCitedDetailsHide

At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If the change is for a head teacher, a plan for interim head teacher coverage shall be submitted to the Office of Early Childhood. A qualified head teacher or a plan approved by the commissioner shall be in place within thirty (30) days of change of a qualified head teacher. Notification of changes related to the licensed capacity, fees, services or voluntary closing shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the proposed change. A change of location, change of operator or a change of ownership requires a new initial application.

[19a-79-3a(c)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

[19a-79-4a(a)(1) and/or 19a-79-4a(a)(2)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.

[19a-79-7a(h)(2)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

Prior to the administration of any medication, the director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) who are responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained by a physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse or registered nurse in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer which indicates that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A director(s), head teacher(s), program staff or group child care home provider(s) trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has orders to receive medication is present at the facility. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented. A copy of the approval shall be on file at the facility where the director, head teacher, program staff or group child care home provider is employed and shall be available to Office of Early Childhood staff upon request.

[19a-79-9a(b)(1) &/or 19a-79-9a(b)(2)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.

[19a-79-9a(b)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

[19a-79-9a(a)(2)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

The operator shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the child care center or group child care home in accordance with applicable state and local laws and regulations and shall require participation by new staff in employee orientation. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for the children, including new employee orientation.

[19a-79-3a(b)(7) &/or 19a-79-4a(3)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

[19a-79-7a(g)(4) and/or 19a-79-7a(h)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Corrected Dec 14, 2023

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Oct 18, 2022Unannounced inspection - full6 violationsCitedDetailsHide

Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.

[19a-79-10(k)(5)] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon request to the Office of Early Childhood, the child's parent(s) and the local health director. It shall include a health record that shall include date of birth, a physical examination form, an immunization record, and information regarding disabilities or special health care needs.

[19a-79-5a(a)(2)(A) through (E)and/or19a-79-6a(e)] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept clean and orderly, free from accumulations of refuse, dampness, stagnant water, dilapidated structures and other health and safety hazards.

[19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber and the written permission of the child's parent(s) which shall be on file at the facility. Individual written medication administration records for each child shall be written in ink, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the facility for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer attending the program.

[19a-79-9a(b)(3) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(4)] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.

[19a-79-10(e)(1)(2)(3)] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

A health consultant shall visit the program on the days and times children under the age of three (3) are present. The health consultant shall prepare and maintain signed documentation of visits which shall be kept on the licensed premises. The health consultant shall visit the program according to the following schedule: (A) once a week for children up to twenty-four (24) months of age, (B) once a week for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending a full day, and (C) once a month for children two (2) to three (3) years of age attending part day programs.

[19a-79-10(i)] · Corrected Nov 1, 2022

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Oct 8, 2021Unannounced inspection - full4 violationsCitedDetailsHide

At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

[19a-79-2a(c)(7)] · Corrected Oct 15, 2021

Medication shall be stored in the original child-resistant safety container and appropriately labeled. Medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container in a refrigerator in keeping with the label directions away from food and inaccessible to children. Controlled drugs shall be stored in accordance with state law. Equipment and medications prescribed to treat asthma, administer glucagons, or as an emergent first line of defense medication against an allergic response shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.

[19a-79-9a(b)(5)] · Corrected Oct 15, 2021

All spaces occupied by people, equipment within buildings, approaches to buildings and parking lots shall have a minimum of one foot candle of lighting per square foot. All rooms used by children for reading, painting and other close work shall have at least fifty foot candles of light. For other work or play areas there shall e at least thirty foot candles of light.

[19a-79-7a(e)(8) &/or 19a-79-7a(e)(9)] · Corrected Oct 15, 2021

All unused or expired medication shall be returned to the parent(s) or disposed of if it is not picked up within one (1) week following the termination of the order, in the presence of at least one witness. The facility shall keep a written record of the medications destroyed which shall be signed by both parties. The facility shall require the parent(s) of a child who has a prescription for an automatic prefilled cartridge injector, or similar automatic injectable equipment used to treat an allergic reaction or injectable equipment used to administer glucagon or inhalant medication to treat asthma, to provide the injector or equipment labeled with the information from the prescriber upon enrollment and attendance of such child at the facility, and replace such medication and equipment prior to its expiration date.

[19a-79-9a(b)(5)(D) and/or 19a-79-9a(b)(5)(E)] · Corrected Oct 15, 2021

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Bright Years North Branford

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All equipment shall be of such design and material as to be readily cleaned and safe for children. Equipment shall not be colored or covered by any poisonous material. Equipment shall be sturdy, safely constructed and free from protruding nails, rust, toxic material and other hazards.

Walls, ceilings, floors and rugs shall be maintained in a state of good repair and be washable or easily cleanable. Rugs, if used, shall not present a tripping or slipping hazard.

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The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

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The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

Cited finding

At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.

A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include an acceptable medical statement and a written report of a negative tuberculin test.

Where swings, seesaws or climbing apparatus are used, the surface in the space shall be protected with a minimum of eight (8) inches of impact absorbing materials.

Upon completion of the required medication administration training program, the training approval and an outline of the curriculum content shall be on file at the facility.

The written permission of the parent(s) shall be required prior to the administration of the nonprescription topical medication and a medication administration record shall be written in ink and kept on file at the facility for each child administered a nonprescription topical medication.

Hardware such as air conditioners, water heaters or fuse boxes shall be inaccessible to children. The playground shall be free of glass, debris, holes and other hazards.

The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

Cited finding

The operator shall be responsible for assuring the supervision of the children at all times while the children are at the facility, indoors or outdoors, or on field trips. At no time shall a child be left unsupervised.

Each child's bottle shall be individually identified with the child's name.

The diapering area shall be an elevated sturdy table or counter equipped with a safety rail. Infants and toddlers shall be diapered at a diapering area used only for this purpose and located in the program area. Each diapering area shall have a non-porous surface and be kept in good repair.

At least every two (2) years, the local health director shall make unannounced visits, inspections or investigations of the licensed child care center or group child care home.